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How to get fromReno to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RNO - RAP
    5h 43m
    $96–428

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    37h 25m
    $375–544

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cheyennebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus bus
    47h 15m
    $550–1,031

  4. Drive  1,149.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Rapid Citycar car 1,149.5 mi
    19h 24m
    $210–303

  5. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane RNO - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 4m
    $135–487

  6. Fly to Scottsbluff, drive

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Scottsbluff (BFF)plane plane RNO - BFF
    2. Drive from Scottsbluff-Airport-BFF to Rapid Citycar car
    8h 50m
    $107–436

Reno to Rapid City by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration37h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Rapid City via Cheyenne, WY and Billings in around 37h 25m.

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